Word of the Week: křída – 'chalk'

Word of the Week: křída – 'chalk'

Author: Radio Prague International April 7, 2025 Duration: 0:00
Křída is another one of those humble Czech words with a Roman origin. It goes all the way to Latin crēta , which likewise referred to chalk, and which also developed into the Italian and French words for the soft, white rock: creta and craie .

Ever wondered what it's like to navigate the charming complexities of the Czech language? This collection from Radio Prague International-Topic «Czech language course» offers a direct line to learning, presented by the seasoned broadcasters at Radio Prague International. You'll hear practical lessons woven into engaging audio segments, moving beyond simple phrases to explore the rhythm and character of the language as it's actually spoken. Each episode serves as a cultural entry point, where grammatical concepts and vocabulary are presented through real-world context and clear explanations. Tuning into this podcast feels less like a formal class and more like a guided auditory tour of Czech linguistic landscapes. It’s an accessible resource for anyone from curious beginners to those looking to polish their existing skills, all delivered with the authoritative yet approachable style of an international public broadcaster. The content, categorized under News, reflects a commitment to providing informative and current material, making the learning process relevant and connected to contemporary Czech life. Discover the sounds and structures of Czech through this dedicated series, where language learning is presented as an integral part of understanding the country itself.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Radio Prague International - Topic «Czech language course»
Podcast Episodes
Vít Benešovský– The YouTuber who teaches foreigners Czech [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:36
With a strong economy and cities that few can rival in their beauty, the Czech Republic has become an increasingly popular country for foreigners from across the world. This has naturally led to a demand in Czech languag…
New debate erupts over use of -ová suffix in Czech female surnames [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:36
Should Czech women be able to choose whether or not to use the ending -ová in their surname? A debate over the question has flared up again after the cabinet approved a draft law on birth registers, which denies women th…
For Slavonic Studies Students, School is in Session [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59
Today marks the midway point for students at the 62nd Summer School of Slavonic Studies in Prague, a month-long program for academics and enthusiasts of Slavic language and culture. I spoke with program coordinators to l…
Learners of Czech meet in Brno for 50th time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:58
The city of Brno is one of a number of venues where summer schools of Czech take place every year and bring together students from across the world. Now in its fiftieth year, the Masaryk University Summer School of Slavo…
Czechs borrow to widen vocabulary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:31
How has the Czech language developed over the past four decades? What expressions do we borrow from other languages and which words have fallen into oblivion? These are just some of the question I asked Martin Prošek, th…
Heaven and Hell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:01
Hello and welcome to a fresh edition of SoundCzech, Radio Prague’s Czech language course in which you can learn Czech idioms with the help of song lyrics. Today’s song, sung by Markéta Konvičková, is called Z ráje jsem u…
Until the End of Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:31
Hello and welcome to a fresh edition of SoundCzech, Radio Prague’s Czech language course in which you can learn new phrases with the help of song lyrics. The word for today is věk – meaning a time or age. We will be list…